Convicted, yes, but sentenced to “slap on the wrist” prison terms. From Reuters: PARIS – A top French court jailed three men for terrorist conspiracy on Thursday after finding them guilty of helping “shoebomber” Richard Reid, who narrowly failed to destroy a U.S. airliner over the Atlantic. The court found they had helped Reid during […]
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Australia Hails Mufti’s Role in Hostage Release
You knew it was coming. Islamonline reports this morning: CAIRO — The Australian government and people have paid tribute to the role played by the Grand Mufti of Australia to secure the release of the Australian hostage in Iraq from his captors. “He has made an enormous effort,” said Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. Sheikh […]
Mexican authorities to deport Pakistani to U.S. on suspected ties to arms sales
But don’t be concerned: it has nothing to do with terrorism. From AP, with thanks to EPG: Mexico plans to deport a Pakistani to the United States to face questions regarding arms trafficking, Mexican authorities said Wednesday. The Pakistani, who has not been identified by name, was detained Sunday along with three Afghans and a […]
Kashmir jihad to continue
Syed Salahuddin is here playing the role that Hamas has up to now been playing in Israel: both have been acting as hardline jihadists who will accept no negotiation. But if it looks as if India will start to give in to the jihadist demands at the negotiating table, as the EU is now cozying […]
EU renews low-level meetings with Hamas
I think it’s inevitable: Hamas is coming in from the cold. These ruthless terrorists, who have gloried in their murders of civilians and called for the genocidal destruction of Israel, are (like Arafat before them) going to be accorded the respect of statesmen and invited to sit at negotiating tables. And also like Arafat, their […]
Batman Begins Opens Today
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Rajaram: Jihad, Terrorism and Dhimmitude
N.S. Rajaram writes from India. He is a historian whose primary focus is ancient history and pre-history. He occasionally writes on jihad and terrorism, and has lectured widely on Islamic terror in India, Europe, the U.S. and Australia. This is an illuminating piece on jihad and dhimmitude in India: Jihad is the central doctrine of […]
New Orleans Police to be trained in sensitivity by Nation of Islam
From the BayouBuzz, with thanks to Athinker. The security chief for Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has been hired to provide sensitivity training for the NOPD. Captain Dennis Muhammad has conducted sensitivity training in other cities such as Buffalo and will be paid $15,000 for his services, which NOPD Chief Eddie Compass says are […]
Canada: Al-Qaida Cache Discovered
More on the infamous Khadr family of Canada from CFRA, “RCMP Uncovers al-Qaida Cache: Report,” . The RCMP believe they have uncovered information on the whereabouts of al-Qaida members and planned attacks on coalition troops in Afghanistan. The cache of documents was discovered after searching the possessions of a member of the Khadr family. A […]
Fallaci Accuser Found Guilty of “Defamation”
Robert Spencer wrote a great piece on Oriana Fallaci yesterday. Now it seems the tables have turned and her accuser was found guilty of the same crime he accuses her of committing. ADEL SMITH, 6 MONTHS SENTENCE FOR DEFAMING RELIGION, from AGI, with thanks to RZ. Padua, Italy, Jun 14 – Adel Smith, President of […]